Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week 2010, Additional Notes, Participants, Photos

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From Angela Sisney, Washington: "My daughters Hannah and Sarah had their second Valentine's party to make Valentines for chained dogs. It's a lot of fun and educates the kids and their parents about the issue. 7 girls and I made 69 Valentines. We hope it helps some dogs finally find some happiness."

From Veronica Burger, Texas: "Thank you for everything you do to change the lives of chained dogs. Maybe we can't make a difference for ALL chained dogs. But YOU DO make ALL the difference for some of them."

From Ms. Aronson & Ms. Cerrato, New Jersey: "Our Second Grade class has learned a lot about chained dogs. They learned that having pets is a big responsibility. They were sad to hear that people would leave their dogs outside in the cold and hot temperatures. Many of the students knew somebody who did this. Hopefully our students learned an important lesson from this project!"

From Amy Petro, New York: "I found our website through a link on HSUS. You have a wonderful organization! I have been an animal advocate for many years, and I was thrilled to see an organization dedicated to chained dogs. This is such an important issue. Great work!"

From Reehee Muse: "I My dream is I want to stop animal abuse in America. In my dream animals have a nice and comfortable home. They have the things they need, such as food and water. But animals don't just need food, water, and shelter, they also need love and kindness from their caretakers or anyone else too. I have a dream! Dogs will be loved and filled with joy once again."

From Cathy Staniunas, Massachusetts: "These treats and Valentines are for that poor white dog tied out in back of that big house with the wreaths on your video. I pray for all animals who suffer so much because of people. I pray for their rescue."

From Colleen Farrell, Ohio: "Thank you for all the wonderful things you are doing for the dogs. My sister has just recently told me about you guys, and I had to help. I love all living animals and believe they should be treated that way."

From April Devoe and Tara Lamberti, New York: "We believe this is such a great thing to be doing. Unfortunately so many households still have chained dogs, and the Valentines will all be needed. We were able to contact friends via Facebook, and get them involved as well. By running campaigns like this, the smaller groups such as ourselves get a chance to help out more than usual."

From Miss Sara's Preschool Class, WV: "We hope these Valentines will help bring a lonely dog inside this winter. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to learn about what pets need and how to be a good human for our dogs. Most of all, thank you for all the hard work you do to help teach pet caretakers to be humane and kind."

From Mrs. Ambro: "Our sixth graders made these Valentines for your campaign. What a wonderful opportunity to open the door for a discussion on loving and caring for animals!"

From Sarah Hinkle, California: "I am head teacher for the Fremont Family YMCA in Fremont, California. I work for an after school program, serving children in K-6th grade. We were excited to help with Have a Heart for Chained Dogs, and would like more information about future projects we may be involved in."

From Jean Gilbert, New Mexico: "Enclosed you will find Valentines designed by youth from the Las Cruces Boys & Girls Club, under the Humane Society of Southern New Mexico's banner. An article solely on the topic of chained dogs will appear in our paper this Sunday. I will share it with you."

From McLean School of Maryland: "We learned about your wonderful cause through an e-mail that one of our fourth grade teachers received. We thought that your Valentine's packages were such a wonderful idea and we wanted to help you complete your goal."

From Sarah Hinkle, California: "I am the head teacher for Forest Park YMCA, located in Fremont, California. I work for an after school program serving children pree-K-6th grade. This is our second year participating in Have a Heart for Chained Dogs week, and we had a lot of fun making the Valentines, and are very excited to help."

Valentine contributors (if you aren't listed or need your listing changed, please e-mail us the corrected listing at info@dogsdeservebetter.org):

Bonnie Boyles, Daphna Andrews, Meg Dobola, BullyWag Inc., Ms. Paul's Class 3 P Redwood School, Diane James Nicholas Elementary School 4th grade, Denise Lytle, Mrs. Bruchansky & Mrs. Baldyga Rancocas Valley High School, Catherine Staniunas Art Students, Kindness Ranch, Erica Durante, Raccoon Valley Animal Sanctuary, Linda Blakely Jaime Manning, Sarah Hinkle Forest Park YMCA, Coggins, Barbara Stone, Amy Justice, McLean Schoool of Maryland 4th Grade, Las Cruces Boys & Girls Club, Jean Gilbert, Weiss, Karen Kindel, Laura Krysinsky, Ambro, Hillroad Tharp Sixth Grade School, Wojeck, Marchelle Wallace, Epworth Manor, Samantha Griggs, Southeast Pets, Joann Pruskinski Kingston Middle School 7th Grade Class, Molsky, Rhodora Black, Jennifer Hunsinger, Kids in Children First Day Millville Monthly Meeting Quakers Society of Friends, Tina Hoff, Melinda Rogers, Ashby family, Tower YMCA Child Care & Anza YMCA Child Care, N. Vanart, Chicago Public Schools Carrie Nutter's Kids, Challenge Charter School Kids Care Club, Miss Sara's Preschool Class, Steve Pratt, Megar Immel, Wynette James & Clear Creek High School, Veronica Burger, Heather Hays, Dr. Pat Avery 2nd Graders, Threefold Fundraising April Devoe & Tara Lamberti, Day, Kind Club Vake Robin Elementary, Anza YMCA, Amy Christofore, Dianne Murray, Valerie Belt & Ms. Bononi's Elementary Students, Christy Roland, Molly Hillman, Ms. Vandeurzen's 5th Grade Class Wilder Elementary School, Annette & Tony Julian, Pocono Family YMCA, Sandy Moss, Donna Long, Maru Vigo & Students Esperero Canyon Middle School, Patricia Femino, Monica Jordan Licking Heights North, Shape Club Lisa Fagan Vineland High School, Humane Society of R. Moab Valley, Janis Bowen, Karlene Kentner, Rebecca Haddix, L. Rose, Amy Smith & The Ladies & Gentlemen of The Terrace at Brookline, The Homeless Pet Foundation, Boggs Doggs South Cobb High School, Amber Tarr, Sherri Crisman, Eric Beach, Catherine Staniunas, L. Blann, Snead, Girl Scout Troop #597, Indian River Charter High School, Debbie Carson, Sands Montessori School Community 105 & 208, Carolyn Dietrich Sonoma Elementary, Scott Hall Jones Middle School, Pocahontas Middle School Health & PE Students, Mrs. Bertron Hugh Gregg Elementary School, Summer Johnson, Colleen Farren, Jennifer Stuart Hartford Christian School, Brownie Girl Scout #1038, Lori & Matt McGowan, Elizabeth Ann Craver, Flagler Humane Society, West End Animal Hospital, Calla Wright, Gayla Hausman, Jessica Cieplinski 1st Grade Students, Renee Merland The PAWS Club, Ryan Maxwell 3rd Grade Students Rossmayne Elementary School, Women's Group of the Community Support Program of Centerstone of Indiana, Monica Kinley-Wilson, Kathy Shoemaker, Jaime Coles, Terry Crary, Lankensu, Robyn Brown, Combat Cruelty Kids, A.M., Marsha Campbell, Bernadette Conway, Lincoln Middle School Jr. Humane Society, Karen Barbere, Kelli Banet, Tammy Heaps, Veronica Bezenar, Amy Biltny, DeAnna Akers, Kay Grantham, Magnolia Chapter Humane Society of Louisiana, Tami Carlson, Julia Piazza-King, Family Life Child Care Center of Berea, Athens County Humane Society, J.J. Finley Elementary Kindergarten Class, Anna Peterson, Rachelle Farren, Penn State Children's Hospital Department of Adolescent Medical/Eating Disorder Program HP15, Peter & Meredith Ashton and Students, Team PAWs Marie Burbo, Miss Weber's 1st Grade Class at Conestoga Elementary, Jackie Jurgielski Goin Postal Liberty, Helping Paws Animal Rescue Club Lamar High School, Meek, Tonya Formby, Tina Orving, Laura Williams, Nancy & Jill, Michelle & Andrea, Wake Robin Kind Club, HOB-HO Brittingham Elementary, McPhergon's Emporium, Cecily Zecca-Naples 7th Grade, Mrs. Cortesi's 5th Grade Class Copper Beach Elementary, Lisa Wallace, Patti Smith, Tammy Kukla

Thanks so much to all who participated, we are making a difference in those dogs lives!

(Please note: If you made valentines and you are not included on this list, please e-mail info@dogsdeservebetter.org so we can correct our error.)

Please help our work to continue!
Any donations you make will be tax deductible.

If you'd like to donate via regular USPS mail, you may print out this form in .pdf format, and send to P.O. Box 23, Tipton, PA 16684

See the rest of the photos, below and to the right. We've made an effort to show at least one from every package, but if we've inadvertently left yours out, we apologize! We appreciated EVERY Valentine.